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Welcome to the Senior Resource Connect blog. You can visit the blog each Wednesday at 10am for the latest information about aging, caregiving, COVID, and local resources.

COVID-19 Resource Guide

This information was originally published in March 2020, and was most recently updated in January 2024. Information changes frequently, so please call to confirm hours and availability before visiting a resource. Jump to a section below … Continue Reading

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What to Know about Medicare Open Enrollment

You may have heard the term “open enrollment” being thrown around this fall. Read on for information about Medicare open enrollment- what it is, important deadlines, tips, and local resources to help you along the process.  … Continue Reading

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Spotlight: CCWC Behavioral Health Services

October is Depression and Mental Health Screening Month! We recently had the opportunity to speak with Liz Borener, Clinical Services Director in Behavioral Health Services at Catholic Charities Washtenaw County. CCWC‘s primary goal is to help people. CCWC’s therapists … Continue Reading

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Do You Need a Flu Shot this Year?

Last year we had an unusually mild flu season, likely due to mask wearing, staying home due to COVID-19, social distancing, and limits on travel. This year the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is recommending that everyone … Continue Reading

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Emergency Preparedness

September is National Preparedness Month. Day-to-day life can get pretty hectic, so National Preparedness Month acts as a set time to pause, prepare, and make sure you and your loved ones are protected. Given all the extreme … Continue Reading

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Spotlight: ComForCare

September 22 (the first day of fall) is National Falls Prevention Day! Recently we spoke with Stephanie Wierzbicka, Manager of Strategic Health Programs for ComForCare, about fall prevention and the services ComForCare offers to help both older adults and caregivers.   Ahead of the … Continue Reading

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How to Save Money on Prescription Medications

It’s no secret, prescription prices are going up. How to you continue to budget for everything you need while still being able to afford your medications? Today on the blog we’ll take a look at different savings plans in Washtenaw County and … Continue Reading